Ohio State Fair remains fun and safe

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Jul 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMJul 29, 2012 at 7:22 AM

I respond to the July 21 letter "Back in the day, state fair was magical" from Phillip Reeb. Everything he wrote about, the live television shows, seeing Gov. James Rhodes on the fairgrounds, exciting grandstand entertainment, etc., I also remember.

I respond to the July 21 letter "Back in the day, state fair was magical" from Phillip Reeb. Everything he wrote about, the live television shows, seeing Gov. James Rhodes on the fairgrounds, exciting grandstand entertainment, etc., I also remember.

The fair has evolved through the years, and guess what? The fair still is exciting and fun.

I have not missed the fair in more than 40 years, and I take my young daughter there two to three times each summer. In fact, our family talks about the fair all year long.

We can't wait for the lemon shakeups (still the best), corn dogs, daily parade, talking to Smokey Bear, and riding rides all day. Each visit we check out the butter cow sculpture, ride the Skyglider and go down the Giant Slide.

My daughter has been up close to farm animals she wouldn't normally see, as we walk through the animal barns.

The Ohio State Fair is a bargain for families. Each year it offers interesting exhibits, free concerts and daily promotions to entice the public. And I feel the fair provides a safe environment. Everywhere one looks, one can see a friendly State Highway Patrol trooper on the grounds.

VANDA E. GILBERT

Gahanna

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